20% Maximum Property Tax Relief Coming To Frisco Homeowners
Frisco homeowners are set to receive some welcome financial relief. In a unanimous vote during a special meeting, the Frisco City Council approved an increase in the city’s homestead exemption from 15% to the maximum 20% allowed under state law. Starting in January 2026, this change is expected to save the average...
The Gigantic Thrift Store in Texas Where $50 Goes A Seriously Long Way
In the heart of Richardson sits a secondhand wonderland where your wallet stays fat while your shopping bags bulge. Thrift City isn’t just big – it’s Texas big, with enough square footage to make first-timers stop in their tracks and whisper, “Oh my goodness, we’re gonna need more time.”
State Fair of Texas Specialty License Plate Now on Sale Through Texas DMV
By Bridget Browning | July 1, 2025 | Starting today, Texans can purchase State Fair of Texas specialty license plates to show their pride for the Most Texan Place on Earth® and support a cause as big as Texas. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) Board of Directors voted to approve the vibrant,...
ICE Dallas arrest El Salvadoran national woman wanted for assassination attempt
DALLAS - Immigration and Customs Enforcement Dallas arrested a 36-year-old El Salvadoran national on June 30 who was wanted by law enforcement officials in El Salvador for her role in organizing an assassination attempt. El Salvador woman arrested in Dallas. ICE Dallas says Maria Julia Varela has connections to...
One person arrested following drug bust Texas
TEXAS — A 33-year-old Arizona gang member was arrested Wednesday night in Downtown Dallas after police say he was caught selling drugs. Officers with the Downtown Task Force were on foot patrol around 9 p.m. on North Lamar Street when they observed Dencel Idris conducting a drug sale. According to police, Idris...
Gateway Church to cut staff due to drop in attendance, donations amid Robert Morris...
Since child sex abuse allegations emerged against former Gateway Church pastor Robert Morris , the church has seen a drop in attendance and donations. In a statement , the church said it's cutting back, starting with the elimination of Saturday services. The church also said it would lay off staff, claiming that...
Columbus Has This Massive Mediterranean Market With Fresh-Baked Pita And Spices From Around The...
Step inside and your senses go on high alert—in the best way possible. A hint of warm spice hits your nose, followed by the buttery scent of something fresh from the oven. You hear a soft hum of languages blending together, and before you’ve even reached the first aisle, your shopping basket is magically full. Welcome to Phoenicia Specialty Foods, one of the most vibrant and delicious cultural experiences hiding in plain sight in Columbus, Ohio.
North Texas newlywed released from ICE detention after months in custody, attorney says
RICHARDSON, Texas — A North Texas woman who was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials as she returned from her honeymoon has been released after nearly five months in detention, an attorney representing her confirmed. The woman, Ward Sakeik, was initially arrested by immigration officials as...
Woman fatally shoots man she said was her ex at Dallas mall, police say
Dallas police said the suspect and victim knew each other.
Fatal crash reported at State Highway 302 and Farm-to-Market 181 intersection; second in three...
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas — Another fatal crash occurred at the intersection of State Highway 302 and Farm-to-Market Road 181 on Tuesday. A Frisco man died in a crash at the same intersection on Sunday. Preliminary information from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) revealed that 51-year-old Jose Reyes...